Quartan

Quartan could be a new health drink which is a mix of yoghurt, various fruits and a dash of some mysterious spices to add a bit of zing. Your invented meanings for quartan will be welcomed with open arms.

Pruinose

Posted Friday 6 November
Pruinose means frosted with a white powdery substance. Apparently it's a word used by natural history buffs. Not being one of those myself, I've never heard of it before. However, my famous chocolate brownie is pruinose with icing sugar. It was a sad day on the blog with only three entrants. However, they're all good so they've all made it to the poll for the voters to decide.

Orohippus

Orohippus is a fossil quadruped believed to be the ancestor of today's horse. Your invented meanings were imaginative and complex. Thanks for putting on the thinking caps for this one. And thanks to Lydia for a meaning which took her to the top of the poll today. Great work.

Neuroma

A neuroma is a tumour on a nerve. Sounds very painful and I hope I don't ever have to suffer from a neuroma. The word imps suggestions were all great and The Mad Fishicist has pulled the big one out of the hat this time. Good win, TMF.

Mystagogue

Well, a mystagogue actually teaches their students mystical doctrines. Your invented meanings were all great, and I'm happy to announced the Magdalene is the champ again. Great work M.

Phthisis

Phthisis isn't something you want. It's a progressive wasting disease. That said, we had some funny meanings added to the blog today and I enjoyed your contributions very much. Voting was close today but Magadelene came out tops with another great invented meaning. Keep up the great work M!

Umbelliferous

Umbelliferous describes a type of flower cluster where the stalks start from a common centre and form a flat, convex or concave surface. Apparently, parsley is a good example. I'm glad that's over. The meaning was nowhere near as exciting as the invented ones. I'll stick with you guys. Thanks also to today's winner, Lydia, for a great invented meaning.

Porbeagle

A porbeagle hasn't got anything to do with dogs, oddly enough. It's actually a mackerel shark. Now, what is a mackerel shark, you may be asking? My answer is, I have no idea - except that it's a porbeagle. That conversation isn't getting anywhere, so I'll move on. Thanks for your fascinating and well thought out meanings today. I enjoyed them all. Auntibeck streaked away on the poll with a big win today. Great work Aunti!